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It is with sadness and regret that we wish to record the death of harpist and scholar, Osian Gwynn Ellis at the age of 92. He was a great friend and supporter of the work of the William Mathias Music Centre and the Wales International Harp Festival & he will be...

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that the Wales Harp Festival which was due to take place from 8-9 April has to be postponed due to the Covid-19 virus situation. However we are determined to re-schedule and not cancel and will be in touch with you shortly...

A world renowned harpist who was forced to pull out of a major festival last year,  because she was battling breast cancer,  is keeping her promise to perform at this year’s event instead. Former Royal Harpist,  Catrin Finch will have a starring role at...

One of the UK’s most talented young harpists swapped the Albert Hall for a care home in Caernarfon. Elfair Grug, 29, who has performed at the prestigious venue in London, gave residents at Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd a virtuoso performance. The concert came...

An acclaimed teaching centre is hoping to tug at the heart strings of music lovers by offering them the chance to support the studies of talented young harpists. Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias in Caernarfon, which is currently providing tuition for over 400 aspiring...

A top harpist revealed the Welsh premiere of a new piece of music to remember the controversial drowning of a village will be a highly emotional occasion for her. Sioned Williams’ grandfather Huw T Edwards led the campaign against the submerging of Capel Celyn in the...

The life and work of a globally-renowned harpist who started playing again as he approached his 90th birthday will be celebrated at an international festival. The fourth Wales International Harp Festival in Caernarfon will be honouring the legendary Dr Osian Ellis CBE...

Easter Monday, April 2 2018 | 7:30pm St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Caernarfon The Palestrina Choir, Dublin (Director: Blanaid Murphy) Harps: Sioned Williams, Anne Denholm Rutter: Dancing Day Imogen Holst: Welcome Joy, Welcome Sorrow Gustav Holst: Rig Veda Interval...

Sunday, April 1 2018 | 8:00pm | Theatre, Galeri Caernarfon Sioned Gwen Davies (Mezzo-soprano) Rhys Meirion (Tenor) Valeria Voshchennikova (Russia) 2014 Chief Musician CGWM String and Harp Quartets Senior Harp Consort Gwynedd & Môn Dawns i Bawb dancers Programme...

The inspirational stories of our competition entrants provide an amazing insight into their dedication to become the very best musicians. Here we provide details of two young musicians and their musical journey. Cassandra Tomella (Italy) - Youth Competition This is...